Power Words Flashcards
state, assert, or maintain that something is true
Claim
data from scientific observations or investigations
evidence
justification for how evidence supports a claim
reasoning
addresses a question, includes a claim, evidence and reasoning
Scientific Explanation
examine, analyze, explore, investigate, think, ask questions
Inquiry
tools for learning about the things they are meant to resemble
Model
Diagram, image, illustration; also see ‘model’
Representation
give a meaning for word or phrase
Define
To give a picture of something in words
Describe
Give a good reason for something, show to be right
Justify
Say or estimate what will happen in the future
Predict
A consequence that can be positive or negative
Effect
graph data, generate an equation, an experiment or model
create/design
back up your answers with data or evidence
support
break into parts, tell about the parts
analyze
judge it, tell the good and the bad
evaluate
the ability or recognize and show the differences between 2 or more things
differentiate or distinguish
point out similarities and/or differences
compare
tell how to do, give the meaning of, give reasons for
explain
name, list, or give an example
identify
point out differences between 2 or more objects
contrast
tell the main idea, tell the beginning, middle and end
summarize
Perform mathematical steps to arrive at a final answer, including algebraic expressions, properly substituted numbers, and correct labeling of units and significant figures.
calculate
create a diagram, graph, representation, or model that illustrates or explains relationships or phenomena. Labels may or may not be required
Construct/Draw
Indicate or provide a hypothesis to support or defend a claim about a scientifically testable question (No statistical difference between the observed and expected)
State (the null/alternative hypothesis)
